Sun Moth Stick Insect vs Pindarus Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sun Moth Stick Insect | Pindarus Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Epidares nolimetangere | Anoplognathus pindarus |
| Order | Phasmatodea | Coleoptera |
| Family | Heteropterygidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 60-80 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Malaysia (Borneo) | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Sun Moth Stick Insect
A chunky dark brown stick insect covered in dense spines and thorns from Borneo. Females are wingless while males have short wings revealing bright hindwing patches.
Did You Know?
Its Latin name means "touch me not," a reference to the painful spines covering its entire body.
Pindarus Christmas Beetle
A medium-sized brown Christmas beetle with a distinctly punctured thorax. It is found in coastal and hinterland forests of New South Wales.
Did You Know?
Like other Christmas beetles, its larvae can spend over a year developing underground before emerging.